아/어 가다 ②

Moving towards

Explanation

Kimchi Reader

Indicates an action moves away from the speaker and towards a destination or person.

Details

Spacing

Both versions [아/어]가다 and 아/어 가다 (with space) exist and can be used interchangeably.

Examples
식당까지 <span class='focus'>걸어 갔어요</span>.
I walked to the restaurant.
집에서 기다려 주세요. 치킨을 <span class='focus'>사 갈게요</span>.
Please wait at home. I'll buy chicken (and go to you.)
여기에서 먹어도 안 돼요. 음식을 <span class='focus'>가져가세요</span>.
You're not allowed to eat here. Please take your food (and leave).

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